Arai Ryokan vs Musouan Biwa

Same City · Izu Distance: 13.8km
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Arai Ryokan

★★★★ 4-Star
9.3 525
Izu
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Musouan Biwa

★★★★ 4-Star
8.5 11
Izu
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Arai Ryokan Musouan Biwa
Agoda
9.2 (845)
9.0 (45)
Expedia
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9.0 (7)
Trip.com
9.2 (89)
8.9 (4)
Overall Average
9.3 (934)
8.5 (56)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Arai Ryokan Musouan Biwa
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews highlight the fun of exploring various onsen facilities + Many reviews praise room open-air baths available anytime with great ocean views
+ Staff's friendly and attentive service is repeatedly mentioned + Repeated mentions of quiet atmosphere and good privacy
+ Kaiseki meals praised for freshness and presentation + Spacious, clean rooms with comfortable bedding
+ Riverside views and garden walks described as peaceful + Meals are tasty and well-portioned per reviews
+ Tatami rooms' wood scent and traditional ambiance impressive + Friendly staff noted in several reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some reviews complain of expressionless or cold staff service - Several reviews note steep stairs inconvenient for elderly
- Slight concerns about tatami cleanliness in reviews - Rooms are dim, as mentioned
- Riverside rooms lack privacy; no kids' menus noted - Felt rushed during dinner in some reviews

Recommended For

Families Couples Nature lovers

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Friends Young families

Guest Reviews

Arai Ryokan

Agoda 9.6 Family with teens

Great river bamboo view, full service with dedicated staff care

Agoda 10.0 Group travelers

Lovely garden walks, woody room scent, clean onsen perfect for long soaks

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Best outdoor rotenburo, thoughtful seafood kaiseki

Trip.com 10 Family

Facilities, dinner breakfast, staff service all satisfying, highly recommend traditional ryokan

Trip.com 10 Couple

History and tradition satisfied, onsen service meals all great

Tatami cleanliness slightly lacking

Musouan Biwa

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Spacious room, great open-air bath, satisfied with meals

Expedia 8.0 Family

Quiet, friendly staff, good meals

Dim room, steep stairs

Trip.com 10.0 Friends

Good public baths, enjoyed terrace open-air bath view

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Great service, large room with perfect ocean view, spacious private tub, tasty meals

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Best anytime open-air bath, clean Japanese-style room

Location Comparison

Distance: 13.8km

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